Francois "Franaconda" Groenewald


- Submission : 10 Wins - 1 Losses
- TKO/KO : 1 Wins - 2 Losses
- Decision : 0 Wins - 4 Losses
- Age : 32
- Height : 1.76m
- Reach : 180 cm
- Leg Span :
- Stance :
- BG Discipline : BJJ
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Strengths :
High level submission specialist
Vastly experienced
Strong in later rounds
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Sunnydale, Cape Town
- Gym : Straight Blast Gym Cape Town (SBG)
- Trainer : Steve Bazzea

- Submission : 50%
- Takedowns : 30%
- Striking : 20%
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Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Philippe RouchEFC 59LossR3 Submission (Triangle Choke)–
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Baldwin MdlaloseEFC 55WinR1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)–
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Boney BukakaEFC 48WinR1 Submission(Armbar)–
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Martin de BeerEFC 45WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Craig NinowEFC 38LossR3 Decision (Split)–
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Nkazimulo ZuluEFC 36LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Demarte PenaEFC 34R4 TKO (Punches)–
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Leo GlossEFC 29WinR1 TKO (Punches)–
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Pierre BothaEFC 27WinR1 Submission (Triangle Choke)–
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Donnovan WilkenEFC 26WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Craig NinowEFC 23WinR3 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Gareth BuirskiEFC 21LossR1 KO (Punches)–
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Koba IakobidzeEFC 17WinR1 Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)–
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Jean-luc KazadiEFC 16WinR2 Submission (Triangle Choke)–
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Dino BertolisEFC 12LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Abdul HassanEFC 10LossR3 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Wesley Hawkey–WinR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Kurt Matthews–WinR1 Submission (Triangle Choke)–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
Fighters Biography
Background disciplines?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
When & why did you start martial arts training?
I started in in 2009 for self defence. I made the switch to MMA to promote my new gym.
What ranks & titles have you held?
2X BJJ SA Champ (FILA & SASCA)
BJJ Blackbelt
How did you get your fight name?
My manager gave it to me after saying it feels like an anaconda is choking him.
Favoured technique?
I love my triangle choke. It is a great way to finish any sized opponent.
What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I love any outdoor sport and do stunt work.
What does it mean to you to fight in EFC?
It is the best possible way showcase my skills. EFC is a very professional organization and it has been a pleasure fighting for them for more than 5 years.
Added Detail
- Pro Since 2011
- Practices Ballet as part of his strength training
- BJJ Blackbelt
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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Demarte PenaEFC 34Loss
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Nkazimlulo ZuluEFC 36Loss
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Craig NinowEFC 38Loss
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